| ID | 113345 |
| Title Proper | Legend of king Prajadhipok |
| Other Title Information | tall tales and stubborn facts on the seventh reign in Siam |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ferrara, Federico |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The figure of King Prajadhipok (r. 1925-35), Siam's last absolute monarch, remains of great significance to Thailand's contemporary political discourse. King Prajadhipok's historical role as the 'founding father' of Thai democracy, in particular, lies at the heart of the Chakri dynasty's claim to democratic legitimacy - a claim that is now widely questioned, both at home and abroad. This article re-examines King Prajadhipok's conduct in the early days of constitutional government in Siam. While the King's status as the father of Thai democracy is exposed as a myth, his actual historical legacy is shown to have been no less profound. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol. 43, No.1; Feb 2012: p.4-31 |
| Journal Source | Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol. 43, No.1; Feb 2012: p.4-31 |
| Key Words | King Prajadhipok ; Thailand ; Thai Democracy ; Democratic Legitimacy ; Siam |